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A photograph of a Hindu deity murti display in a temple-like setting. A central standing goddess murti in a gold crown and dressed in a pink sari with heavy jewelled necklaces and gold arm ornaments stands beneath a gold arch decorated with multicoloured flower garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and green. Below her, a central bronze-coloured deity murti with four arms wears a red garment, pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a crescent-moon headpiece. Flanking them, a murti on the left wears an orange sari and holds a conch-like object, while a murti on the right wears a blue sari and holds a stringed instrument. The display rests on a blue cloth. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a festival altar display of deity murti in a gilded arched niche framed by a multicoloured garland of yellow, orange, red, white and green flowers. The central standing figure wears a jewelled crown, large silver ornaments and a pink and green sari, holding a golden staff. Three smaller murtis stand in front: one in orange, one in red with a crescent-moon headdress, and one in blue holding a veena.2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28Photograph of a deity murti display in a temple-like alcove framed by an ornate gold arch. The central standing murti wears a tall crown, a pink silk garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers that drapes in an arch around it. Three smaller gold-toned murtis kneel or stand in the foreground: one in orange, one in red and gold, and one in blue playing a veena-like instrument. A brass bell hangs on the right wall beside an exit sign, and the platform is covered with flowers. No physical people are visible.2008-04-28A photograph of a temple shrine displaying a deity murti of a goddess standing under an ornate gilded arch decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white and green. The central figure wears a crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and holds a gold-coloured hand. Three smaller metal murtis flank the base, one in orange, one in red and one in purple garments, with a small gold figure at the right edge. A blue cloth covers the pedestal. In the foreground, the back of a dark-clothed devotee is seen bowing before the altar, beside a tray with small oil lamps and offerings. Red drapes frame the left side of the scene.2008-04-27Photograph of a decorated deity murti on a stage in front of a dark red curtain. The central tall figure stands under a gilded arch framed with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. It wears a silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a pink-and-green garment. Three smaller murtis in front wear orange, red and purple silk saris, with gold crowns and jewellery; the right figure holds a veena. A blue draped cloth and small brass lamps sit at the base. No physical people are visible.2008-04-27November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a deity murti display on a stage, framed by a gilded arch and a dense garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The central figure, a standing goddess with a tall silver crown, a rosy face, layered silver and gold necklaces and gold arm ornaments, holds a golden lotus-like object in one hand. Three smaller figures in orange, red and lavender silk saris sit or kneel below her, one with a crescent-moon ornament. A blue cloth covers the base, with a grey stone object and flower offerings in front and a small oil lamp at the lower edge. Dark red curtains frame the scene.2008-04-27Three large gilded murti statues sit side by side on a red draped platform beneath an arch of yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The central deity figure wears a silver crown, a rich gold and red garment, layered beaded necklaces and a jewelled silver pendant, and holds a gold-coloured hand raised in blessing. The seated statues to either side wear red and brown embroidered garments with ornamented crowns and jewellery, and the golden arch behind carries decorative scrollwork. This is a photograph of deity murti, with no physical people visible.2013-12-23A dark-complexioned deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche draped with thick garlands of yellow, red, white, green and orange flowers. The figure wears a crown with a trident-like ornament, a flower in the hair, a pink-and-maroon garment and a heavy silver-and-jewelled necklace with pink and white flower garlands. Golden arms hold a ceremonial staff and a sword-like object. Roses and peach flowers surround a maroon-draped altar with a golden cloth, and three small brass shrines sit at the base. No people are visible.2008-05-12A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a gilded arch framed with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a pink and green sari, holding a golden ritual object. Three smaller metal figures in orange, red and purple silk stand before it on a blue draped platform. In the foreground a dark figure in purple cloth bows low, and two small brass lamps stand near the base. The setting is a dark curtained hall.2008-04-27A photograph of a temple-style display on a stage. A central deity murti stands within a gilded arched frame draped with a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers, wearing a tall crown, layered silver necklaces and jewelled bangles. Three smaller figures in orange, red and purple silk saris stand before it on a white pedestal covered with a blue cloth. In the foreground a dark stone Shivalinga is dressed with a pink and gold cloth, with brass lamps, a kalasha and a small bell nearby. A red curtain and silver drape frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2008-04-27April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA Events